City of Fairhope City Council Meeting June 8, 2026

The City of Fairhope City Council held a meeting on June 8, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key actions included the approval of a franchise agreement for tennis lessons at the Mike Ford Tennis Center and the introduction of ordinances to amend system development charges (SDCs) for water and sewer services, with an implementation date set for August 1, 2026. The council authorized the mayor to sign documents for a utility easement transfer and approved budgeting up to $5,000 for related closing costs. The council selected Jade Consulting for professional engineering services for the Pecan Watershed Drainage Improvement Phase 2, with a not-to-exceed fee to be negotiated. A bid was awarded to HCL Contracting for citywide road repair, resurfacing, and striping at a cost not to exceed $638,343.51, including a gas tax fund transfer. The procurement of a new sanitation truck from Sansom Equipment Company was approved for up to $221,950 under a Sourcewell contract, replacing a totaled vehicle. Additionally, the council approved awarding a request for quotes to Gresko for a Durham primary metering cabinet at a cost not to exceed $44,680 plus shipping. A contract amendment was approved for Pyro Productions Incorporated for the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks display, increasing the contract total to $43,000. The council also authorized grant submissions for entrepreneurial development and appointed a representative to the Energy Southeast election committee. These decisions reflect ongoing capital improvement projects, equipment procurement, and professional service contracts essential to city operations and infrastructure maintenance.